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Paul the Evangelist traveled 10, miles to preach Christianity

By Ray Konig |

About years ago, a man named Saul traveled to Damascus with the plan of rounding up Christians and taking them as prisoners to Jerusalem, so they could be persecuted for their beliefs.

He detested Christians.

As he got closer to Damascus, which is a journey of about miles from Jerusalem, he was engulfed in blinding light and encountered the resurrected Jesus.

The light blinded Saul and remained unable to see for three days. He converted to Christianity and became its best-known evangelist. His name was changed to Paul and he since has been known and referred to as Paul the Apostle and Paul the Evangelist.

Paul's encounter with the resurrected Jesus transformed his life.

He went from trying to bring an end to Christianity to traveling roughly 10, miles throughout western Asia and parts of Europe to preach about Jesus and Christianity.

And he did so at risk to himself, as Christianity was not a legal religion within the Roman Empire at that time.

Below are descriptions and maps of each of the four evangelical journeys that Paul undertook during his life, after becoming a Christian.

These journeys, and other details of Paul's life, are described in the Book of Acts, which is in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.

Paul's first journey

From about 46 AD to 48 AD (more than years ago), Paul the evangelist undertook his first mission journey. He traveled from Syrian Antioch to Derbe, and back again.

Paul the apostle death: The maps in the back of your Bible meet modern mapping technology with this interactive exploration of Paul's Missionary journeys. Click each route to isolate it, compare areas to the modern world, and click through the passages describing events along the way.

This journey is described in the Bible's book of Acts, chapters 13 and Click on any of the map markers and more information about that place will pop up.

The places that Paul visited during his first missionary journey are listed below in chronological order.

  1. Antioch

    Saul (Paul) begins his first mission journey.

    He and Barnabas eventually travel hundreds of miles from Antioch to Derbe, and then back again. The first part of their journey takes them to Seleucia. Acts (View on map)

  2. Seleucia

    From Antioch, Paul and Barnabas go to Seleucia, where they sail to Salamis in Cyprus. Seleucia, also known as Seleucia Pieria, now falls within the modern boundaries of Turkey, near Syria.

    Acts (View on map)

  3. Salamis

    In Salamis, Paul and Barnabas preach the word of God in Jewish synagogues. (There were many Jewish communities scattered throughout the Roman Empire). They then travel across the island to Paphos. Acts (View on map)

  4. Paphos

    In Paphos, Paul and Barnabas are sought out by a community leader named Sergius Paulus.

    A false prophet unsuccessfully tries to prevent Paul and Barnabas from evangelizing. The false prophet becomes blind during his confrontation. Acts (View on map)

  5. Perga

    From Paphos, Paul and Barnabas sail to Perga on their way to Pisidian Antioch. Acts (View on map)

  6. Pisidian Antioch

    In Pisidian Antioch, Paul tells people in a synagogue that Jesus Christ is the Messiah who was promised in the Old Testament.

    Many people turn against Paul and Barnabas. They leave for Iconium. Acts (View on map)

  7. Iconium

    In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas are met with great resistance to the Gospel. They learn that there is a plot to have them killed. They flee to the nearby towns of Lystra and Derbe. Acts (View on map)

  8. Lystra

    In Lystra, a man who had never been able to walk is miraculously healed through Paul.

    The town's people proclaim that Paul and Barnabas are gods. Paul and Barnabas correct them. Paul is later stoned, dragged out of the city, and left for dead. He recovers and travels to Derbe. Acts (View on map)

  9. Derbe

    Through the preaching of Paul and Barnabas, many people in Derbe learn about Jesus and become disciples.

    Paul and Barnabas later return to Lystra. Acts (View on map)

  10. Lystra

    After returning to Lystra, Paul and Barnabas meet with the new disciples, encouraging them to remain true to the faith.

    Travels of paul the apostle modern map of the world The New Testament delineates at least fifty cities visited during his (at least) five major travels or missionary journeys. Below is a comprehensive list of Biblical places linked or related to the Apostle Paul's life and ministry. Many of the destinations were personally visited by him.

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  11. Iconium

    Paul and Barnabas return to Iconium to strengthen the new disciples there. Acts (View on map)

  12. Pisidian Antioch

    Paul and Barnabas return to Pisidian Antioch to encourage and strengthen the new disciples there. Acts (View on map)

  13. Perga

    Paul and Barnabas preach the Gospel in Perga before heading to Attalia.

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  14. Attalia

    In Attalia, Paul and Barnabas sail back to the Syrian Antioch, the city from which they had begun this mission journey. Acts (View on map)

  15. Antioch

    In Antioch, Paul and Barnabas meet with fellow Christians and give a report about their mission journey. Paul and Barnabas stay in Antioch for a while, spending time with disciples.

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Map of Paul's second mission journey

Paul's second missionary journey took place between 49 AD and 52 AD, more than years ago. He traveled through part of Asia and Europe. This journey is described in the Bible's book of Acts, chapters 15, 16, 17 and Click on any of the map markers and more information about that place will pop up.

The places that Paul visited during his second missionary journey are listed below in chronological order.

  1. Jerusalem

    Paul begins his second mission journey.

    Paul, Barnabas, Silas, and other evangelists, first travel from Jerusalem to Antioch. Acts (View on map)

  2. Antioch

    Paul and Barnabas have a disagreement. They part ways. Barnabas goes to Cyprus. Paul and Silas travel through Syria and Cilicia.

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  7. Tarsus

    Paul travels through Cilicia, which includes the city of Tarsus. Acts (View on map)

  8. Derbe

    Paul travels to the towns of Derbe and Lystra, both of which he had visited during his first mission journey. Acts (View on map)

  9. Lystra

    In Lystra, Paul meets Timothy, who becomes an evangelist.

    Acts (View on map)

  10. Iconium

    It is possible that Paul travels through Iconium, on his way to Troas, given the information in Acts (View on map)

  11. Pisidian Antioch

    It is possible that Paul travels through Pisidian Antioch, on his way to Troas, given the information in Acts (View on map)

  12. Troas

    After arriving in Troas, Paul has a vision telling him to go to Macedonia and evangelize there.

    Acts (View on map)

  13. Neapolis

    Paul and Silas sail from Troas to Neapolis, en route to Philippi, a city in Macedonia. Acts (View on map)

  14. Philippi

    Paul evangelizes to Lydia, a successful businesswoman. "The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message." - Acts Lydia becomes the first known Christian in Europe.

    Her family converts, too. Paul and Silas are wrongly imprisoned. An earthquake destroys the prison. Paul and Silas comfort the jailer. The jailer and his family become Christians. Acts (View on map)

  15. Amphipolis

    After being released from prison, Paul and Silas pass through Amphipolis and Apollonia on their way to Thesalonica, which has a Jewish community.

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  16. Apollonia

    After being released from prison, Paul and Silas pass through Amphipolis and Apollonia on their way to Thesalonica, which has a Jewish community. Acts (View on map)

  17. Thessalonica

    In Thessalonica, Paul preaches in a Synagogue. Some Jews and Greeks are brought to faith.

    Later, a mob tries, unsuccessfully, to capture Paul and Silas. Acts (View on map)

  18. Berea

    In Berea, Paul again preaches in a Synagogue. Many Jews and Greeks convert to Christianity. Others, angered by Paul, seek to harm him. Paul's associates send Paul out of town to protect him. He goes to Athens.

    Acts (View on map)

  19. Athens

    In Athens, Paul is distressed by the extent of idol worship. He preaches about Jesus and the resurrection. Some oppose him. Others become believers, including a man named Dionysius and a woman named Damaris. Acts (View on map)

  20. Corinth

    From Athens, Pauls travels to Corinth and evangelizes.

    He meets a Jew named Aquila and his wife Priscilla, who moved to Corinth after Roman Emperor Claudius ordered Jews to leave Rome. Acts (View on map)

  21. Cenchrae

    Paul leaves Corinth, with Aquila and Priscilla, ang goes to Cenchrea (or Cenchrae) and has his hair cut off. He does this to fulfill a vow, but we are not told what that vow was.

    He later sails to Ephesus. Acts (View on map)

  22. Ephesus

    Paul, Priscilla and Aquila, sail to Ephesus.

    Travels of paul the apostle modern map The maps in the back of your Bible meet modern mapping technology with this interactive exploration of Paul's Missionary journeys. Click each route to isolate it, compare areas to the modern world, and click through the passages describing events along the way.

    Paul evangelizes at a synagogue. Paul leaves for Caesarea. Priscilla and Aquila stay behind in Ephesus. Acts (View on map)

  23. Caesarea

    From Caesarea, Paul travels to Jerusalem, which is inferred from verse 22, before traveling to Antioch, from where he later would begin his third mission journey. Acts (View on map)

Map of Paul's third mission journey

Paul's 3rd missionary journey took place between 54 AD and 58 AD, more than years ago.

He traveled through parts of Asia and Europe. This journey is described in the Bible's book of Acts ; Acts 19; Acts 20; through Acts Click on any of the map markers and more information about that place will pop up.

The places that Paul visited during his third missionary journey are listed below in chronological order.

  1. Antioch

    Paul begins his third mission journey.

    "After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples." - NIV English translation of Acts (View on map)

  2. Tarsus

    Paul travels from Antioch to Ephesus. Tarsus is on the way, and based on Acts , Paul might have re-visited disciples there.

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  3. Iconium

    Paul travels from Antioch to Ephesus. Iconiumn is on the way, and based on Acts , he might have re-visited disciples there. (View on map)

  4. Ephesus

    In Ephesus, God performs miracles of healing through Paul; many people are brought to faith. Later, idol makers who worship the goddess Artemis encourage a riot in rebellion to Paul's faithful teachings about Jesus.

    Acts (View on map)

  5. Troas

    After the uproar in Ephesus ends, Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through as an evangelist, such as Troas. Acts (View on map)

  6. Neapolis

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece.

    He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through as an evangelist, such as Neapolis. Acts (View on map)

  7. Philippi

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through as an evangelist, such as Philippi. Acts (View on map)

  8. Amphipolis

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece.

    He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Amphipolis. Acts (View on map)

  9. Apollonia

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Apollonia. Acts (View on map)

  10. Thessalonica

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece.

    He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Thessalonica. Acts (View on map)

  11. Berea

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece.

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    From Athens to Corinth, passing through Antioch and Ephesus, here is a summary of Paul’s travels, including an indication of where those locations are on today’s map. What’s considered.

    He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Berea. Acts (View on map)

  12. Athens

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Athens. Acts (View on map)

  13. Corinth

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece.

    He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Corinth.

    Saint peter From Athens to Corinth, passing through Antioch and Ephesus, here is a summary of Paul’s travels, including an indication of where those locations are on today’s map. What’s considered.

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  14. Berea

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Berea. Acts (View on map)

  15. Thessalonica

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Thessalonica.

    Acts (View on map)

  16. Apollonia

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Apollonia. Acts (View on map)

  17. Amphipolis

    Paul travels through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. He might have re-visited communities that he had previously traveled to or through, such as Amphipolis.

    Acts (View on map)

  18. Philippi

    After traveling through Macedonia and Greece, Paul goes to Philippi before sailing to Troas. Acts (View on map)

  19. Neapolis

    Acts informs us that Paul travels from Philippi to Troas. After leaving Philippi, it is possible that he set sail from a port in Neapolis, just south of Philippi, en route to Troas.

    Neapolis today is called Kavalla. Acts (View on map)

  20. Troas

    Paul delivers a lengthy sermon in the upper chamber of a building. A young man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill listening to Paul. Eutychus falls asleep and tumbles out of the third-floor window to his death on the ground below. Paul heals the man, bringing him back to life.

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  21. Assos

    Paul leaves Troas and travels by foot to Assos. Acts (View on map)

  22. Mitylene

    From Assos, Paul and others sail to Mitylene. Acts (View on map)

  23. Kios

    The day after arriving in Milylene, Paul and others set sail to Kios (Chios). Acts (View on map)

  24. Miletus

    In Miletus, Paul meets with church elders from Ephesus.

    He tells them, "I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." (Acts ). Acts (View on map)

  25. Cos

    From Miletus, Paul sails to Cos. Acts (View on map)

  26. Rhodes

    From Cos, Paul sails to Rhodes.

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  32. Patara

    From Rhodes, Paul sails to Patara. Acts (View on map)

  33. Tyre

    From Patara, Paul and his companions find a ship that is sailing for Tyre. They pass by Cyprus, sailing south of the island, and stop at Tyre. They meet with disciples and stay with them for seven days.

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  34. Ptolemais

    Paul and others continue their voyage, sailing from Tyre to Ptolemais, staying there for a day to meet with disciples. Acts (View on map)

  35. Caesarea

    Paul travels to Caesarea. A prophet named Agabus tells Paul that Paul will be bound and handed over to the Gentiles if he returns to Jerusalem.

    Paul responds, "I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." Acts (View on map)

  36. Jerusalem

    Paul arrives in Jerusalem. A riot is started by people who claim that Paul has defiled Judaism with his teachings about Christianity. Paul is bound and arrested by Roman soldiers.

    Acts and all of Acts Paul eventually is taken to Rome, as a prisoner. (View on map)

Map of Paul's journey to Rome

Around 59 A.D. and 60 A.D., Paul the evangelist was taken as a prisoner from Caeserea to Rome, making several stops along the way. Even as a prisoner, he continued to evangelize. This journey is described in the Bible's book of Acts, chapters 26, 27 and Click on any of the map markers and more information about that place will pop up.

The places that Paul visited during his journey to Rome are listed below in chronological order.

  1. Caesarea

    In Jerusalem, Paul evangelizes about Jesus.

    This angers a group of non-believers who retaliate by starting a riot. Paul is arrested. (Acts ; Acts ) He is taken to Caesarea and questioned. (Acts, chapters ) It is decided that Paul is to be taken to Rome, as a prisoner. Acts (View on map)

  2. Sidon

    Paul is taken as a Roman prisoner from Caesarea to Sidon, on his way to Rome.

    In Sidon, Paul is permitted to visit friends who reside there. Acts (View on map)

  3. Myra

    From Sidon, Paul is taken by ship to Myra. There, Paul and other prisoners are taken to an Alexandrian ship, which is heading for Italy. Acts (View on map)

  4. Cnidus

    From Myra, Paul and the other prisoners sail for Cnidus, arriving there after several days.

    Acts (View on map)

  5. Fair Havens

    From Cnidus, Paul's ship has a slow and difficult journey to Fair Havens. Acts (View on map)

  6. Malta

    The ship sails from Fair Havens. A violent storm batters the ship. Paul is told by an angel of God that everyone will survive. After two weeks, the ship is shattered against the rocks near Malta.

    Everyone on board makes it to shore, safely. Acts (View on map)

  7. Syracuse

    After three months in Malta (also known as Melita), Paul and the others are taken to another ship heading to Rome. The ship stops at a handful of ports along the way, including Syracuse. Acts (View on map)

  8. Rhegium

    After three days in Syracuse, the ship sails for Rhegium, on the way to Rome.

    Acts (View on map)

  9. Puteoli

    From Rhegium, Paul is taken to Puteoli, where Paul is permitted to visit friends. Acts (View on map)

  10. Rome

    Paul is taken from Puteoli to Rome. In Rome, he is permitted to live in a rented home, under the watch of a Roman guard. The book of Acts comes to a close, informing us that Paul remains in Rome for two years, evangelizing about Jesus Christ.

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